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#General #Development #Mobile Development #Cloud & DevOps #Cybersecurity & Privacy #AI & Data Science #Hardware & Gadgets #Design & UXNorth Korean-linked hackers were caught experimenting with new macOS malware
Researchers can’t tell if the malware was used in a campaign, or North Korean operatives were caught before they could deploy it in the wild. The post North Korean-linked hackers were caught experimenting with new macOS malware appeared first on CyberScoop.
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Criminals Exploiting FBI Emergency Data Requests
I’ve been writing about the problem with lawful-access backdoors in encryption for decades now: that as soon as you create a mechanism for law enforcement to bypass encryption, the bad guys will use it too. Turns out the same thing is true for non-technical backdoors: The advisory said that the cybercriminals were successful in masquerading as law enforcement by using compromised police accounts to send emails to...
5 Ways Behavioral Analytics is Revolutionizing Incident Response
Behavioral analytics, long associated with threat detection (i.e. UEBA or UBA), is experiencing a renaissance. Once primarily used to identify suspicious activity, it’s now being reimagined as a powerful post-detection technology that enhances incident response processes. By leveraging behavioral insights during alert triage and investigation, SOCs can transform their workflows to become more
Beats by bot: The AI remix revolution
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the music landscape, turning listeners into creators and sparking new debates over creativity, copyright, and the future of music
New Ymir Ransomware Exploits Memory for Stealthy Attacks; Targets Corporate Networks
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new ransomware family called Ymir that was deployed in an attack two days after systems were compromised by a stealer malware called RustyStealer. "Ymir ransomware introduces a unique combination of technical features and tactics that enhance its effectiveness," Russian cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky said. "Threat actors leveraged an unconventional blend
Incident Response, Anomaly Detection Rank High on Planned ICS Security Spending
The "SANS 2024 State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity" report suggests organizations are going to shift spending from security technologies protecting industrial control systems and operational technology environments to nontechnical activities, such as training and incident response.
Halliburton Optimistic Amid $35M Data Breach Loss
Though its third-quarter earnings report confirms that the company remains on track, it's unclear how that will be affected if the threat actors commit further damage.
Revamped Remcos RAT Deployed Against Microsoft Windows Users
Windows users are at risk for full device takeover by an emerging malicious version of the Remcos remote admin tool, which is being used in an ongoing campaign exploiting a known remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft Office and WordPad.
What Listening to My Father Taught Me About Cybersecurity
It's polite to listen to advice that people are willing to share, but not all of it will be useful for you. Here's how to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Flexible Structure of Zip Archives Exploited to Hide Malware Undetected
Attackers abuse concatenation, a method that involves appending multiple zip archives into a single file, to deliver a variant of the SmokeLoader Trojan hidden in malicious attachments delivered via phishing.
Facebook Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit
Meta has maintained that Facebook did not mislead investors by not including mention of the Cambridge Analytica scandal in its forward-looking risk disclosures, but the plaintiffs say it was a glaring omission.
Open Source Security Incidents Aren't Going Away
Companies and organizations need to recognize the importance of investing in engineers who possess both the soft and hard skills required to secure open source software effectively.
THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 04 - Nov 10)
Imagine this: the very tools you trust to protect you online—your two-factor authentication, your car’s tech system, even your security software—turned into silent allies for hackers. Sounds like a scene from a thriller, right? Yet, in 2024, this isn’t fiction; it’s the new cyber reality. Today’s attackers have become so sophisticated that they’re using our trusted tools as secret pathways,
New GootLoader Campaign Targets Users Searching for Bengal Cat Laws in Australia
In an unusually specific campaign, users searching about the legality of Bengal Cats in Australia are being targeted with the GootLoader malware. "In this case, we found the GootLoader actors using search results for information about a particular cat and a particular geography being used to deliver the payload: 'Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia?,'" Sophos researchers Trang Tang, Hikaru Koike,
The ROI of Security Investments: How Cybersecurity Leaders Prove It
Cyber threats are intensifying, and cybersecurity has become critical to business operations. As security budgets grow, CEOs and boardrooms are demanding concrete evidence that cybersecurity initiatives deliver value beyond regulation compliance. Just like you wouldn’t buy a car without knowing it was first put through a crash test, security systems must also be validated to confirm their value.
Security Flaws in Popular ML Toolkits Enable Server Hijacks, Privilege Escalation
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered nearly two dozen security flaws spanning 15 different machine learning (ML) related open-source projects. These comprise vulnerabilities discovered both on the server- and client-side, software supply chain security firm JFrog said in an analysis published last week. The server-side weaknesses "allow attackers to hijack important servers in the
Beyond the checkbox: Demystifying cybersecurity compliance
In an era of escalating digital threats, cybersecurity compliance goes beyond ticking a legal box – it’s a crucial shield safeguarding assets, reputation, and the very survival of your business
HPE Issues Critical Security Patches for Aruba Access Point Vulnerabilities
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities impacting Aruba Networking Access Point products, including two critical bugs that could result in unauthenticated command execution. The flaws affect Access Points running Instant AOS-8 and AOS-10 - AOS-10.4.x.x: 10.4.1.4 and below Instant AOS-8.12.x.x: 8.12.0.2 and below Instant AOS-8.10.x.x:
Cybercriminals Use Excel Exploit to Spread Fileless Remcos RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new phishing campaign that spreads a new fileless variant of known commercial malware called Remcos RAT. Remcos RAT "provides purchases with a wide range of advanced features to remotely control computers belonging to the buyer," Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researcher Xiaopeng Zhang said in an analysis published last week. "However, threat actors have
FBI: Spike in Hacked Police Emails, Fake Subpoenas
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging police departments and governments worldwide to beef up security around their email systems, citing a recent increase in cybercriminal services that use hacked police email accounts to send unauthorized subpoenas and customer data requests to U.S.-based technology companies.
Palo Alto Advises Securing PAN-OS Interface Amid Potential RCE Threat Concerns
Palo Alto Networks on Friday issued an informational advisory urging customers to ensure that access to the PAN-OS management interface is secured because of a potential remote code execution vulnerability. "Palo Alto Networks is aware of a claim of a remote code execution vulnerability via the PAN-OS management interface," the company said. "At this time, we do not know the specifics of the
Bitcoin Fog Founder Sentenced to 12 Years for Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
The 36-year-old founder of the Bitcoin Fog cryptocurrency mixer has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for facilitating money laundering activities between 2011 and 2021. Roman Sterlingov, a dual Russian-Swedish national, pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business earlier this March. The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ)
AI & LLMs Show Promise in Squashing Software Bugs
Large language models (LLMs) can help app security firms find and fix software vulnerabilities. Malicious actors are on to them, too, but here's why defenders may retain the edge.
Friday Squid Blogging: Squid-A-Rama in Des Moines
Squid-A-Rama will be in Des Moines at the end of the month. Visitors will be able to dissect squid, explore fascinating facts about the species, and witness a live squid release conducted by local divers. How are they doing a live squid release? Simple: this is Des Moines, Washington; not Des Moines, Iowa. Blog moderation policy. The post Friday Squid Blogging: Squid-A-Rama in Des Moines appeared first on Schneier on...
6 Infotainment Bugs Allow Mazdas to Be Hacked With USBs
Direct cyberattacks on vehicles are all but unheard of. In theory, though, the opportunity is there to cause real damage — data extraction, full system compromise, even gaining access to safety-critical systems.
Mystery Hackers Target Texas Oilfield Supplier in Ransomware Attack
It remains unclear how the attackers gained access to Newpark Resources' system, or what they plan to do with any stolen data the strike may have spewed out.
Preparing for DORA Amid Technical Controls Ambiguity
The European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act requires financial entities to focus on third-party risk, resilience, and testing.
Webinar: Learn How Storytelling Can Make Cybersecurity Training Fun and Effective
Let’s face it—traditional security training can feel as thrilling as reading the fine print on a software update. It’s routine, predictable, and, let’s be honest, often forgotten the moment it's over. Now, imagine cybersecurity training that’s as unforgettable as your favorite show. Remember how "Hamilton" made history come alive, or how "The Office" taught us CPR (Staying Alive beat, anyone?)?
How Developers Drive Security Professionals Crazy
The journey toward a successful DevSecOps implementation is complex, requiring a strategic approach to overcome the myriad challenges it presents.
AndroxGh0st Malware Integrates Mozi Botnet to Target IoT and Cloud Services
The threat actors behind the AndroxGh0st malware are now exploiting a broader set of security flaws impacting various internet-facing applications, while also deploying the Mozi botnet malware. "This botnet utilizes remote code execution and credential-stealing methods to maintain persistent access, leveraging unpatched vulnerabilities to infiltrate critical infrastructures," CloudSEK said in a
IcePeony and Transparent Tribe Target Indian Entities with Cloud-Based Tools
High-profile entities in India have become the target of malicious campaigns orchestrated by the Pakistan-based Transparent Tribe threat actor and a previously unknown China-nexus cyber espionage group dubbed IcePeony. The intrusions linked to Transparent Tribe involve the use of a malware called ElizaRAT and a new stealer payload dubbed ApoloStealer on specific victims of interest, Check Point
AI Industry is Trying to Subvert the Definition of “Open Source AI”
The Open Source Initiative has published (news article here) its definition of “open source AI,” and it’s terrible. It allows for secret training data and mechanisms. It allows for development to be done in secret. Since for a neural network, the training data is the source code—it’s how the model gets programmed—the definition makes no sense. And it’s confusing; most “open source” AI models—like LLAMA—are open source...
The vCISO Academy: Transforming MSPs and MSSPs into Cybersecurity Powerhouses
We’ve all heard a million times: growing demand for robust cybersecurity in the face of rising cyber threats is undeniable. Globally small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks but often lack the resources for full-time Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). This gap is driving the rise of the virtual CISO (vCISO) model, offering a cost-effective
Malicious NPM Packages Target Roblox Users with Data-Stealing Malware
A new campaign has targeted the npm package repository with malicious JavaScript libraries that are designed to infect Roblox users with open-source stealer malware such as Skuld and Blank-Grabber. "This incident highlights the alarming ease with which threat actors can launch supply chain attacks by exploiting trust and human error within the open source ecosystem, and using readily available
Life on a crooked RedLine: Analyzing the infamous infostealer’s backend
Following the takedown of RedLine Stealer by international authorities, ESET researchers are publicly releasing their research into the infostealer’s backend modules